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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,217 and 265,173

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,217 and 265,173 is: 360,197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,217 : 265,173 = 265,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,217/265,173 = 265,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,217x = 265,173 × 265,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,217x = 70,316,719,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,316,719,929/195,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,197.73

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